Komawut Stakes Career Survival on Breaking Four-Fight Skid Against Surging Samingdam
Komawut FA Group was poised to become ONE Friday Fights’ next breakout star just eleven months ago, his 7-2 start positioning him perfectly for a six-figure contract. The devastating second-round knockout of Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree at ONE Friday Fights 96 last February showcased exactly why — his vicious knees and elbows through technical clinch work made him genuinely feared among flyweight Muay Thai competition.
Then everything collapsed. Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin delivered a crushing TKO the following month, starting a nightmare stretch that saw Komawut drop four consecutive fights. Back-to-back decision losses to Soner Sen and Krisana added to his misery before Anar Mammadov finished him via second-round TKO at ONE Friday Fights 128 in October, extending the losing streak to four and threatening his promotional future completely.
Now the 26-year-old Thai striker gets what might be his last chance to salvage everything when he headlines ONE Friday Fights 141 on February 6 at Lumpinee Stadium against knockout artist Samingdam NF Looksuan. The stakes couldn’t be clearer — victory keeps his career alive, defeat could end his ONE Championship journey.
Komawut confronted his failings honestly rather than making excuses. Defensive holes allowed opponents to land far too easily, his conditioning abandoned him late in rounds, and insufficient recovery time before his last fight showed devastatingly in the performance. Getting knocked out before he could showcase months of preparation crushed him mentally.
“When I look back at my four losses in a row, I see two glaring issues — my defensive holes that let opponents land way too easily, and my gas tank hitting empty toward the end of the rounds,” Komawut admitted. “In my last fight, my body didn’t recover in time, and it showed in my performance. Getting knocked out before I could even show what I had prepared was devastating.”
Rather than dwelling on failures, the FA Group representative spent three months addressing every weakness systematically. Extended camp time sharpened his conditioning to levels that surpass anything from his winning streak days. His defensive positioning underwent complete reconstruction, the holes that opponents exploited repeatedly now tightened considerably. Most importantly, his aggression returned — the forward pressure and clinch dominance that once made him a genuine prospect hunting contracts.
The transformation was mental as much as physical. Komawut understands the margin for error has evaporated completely, that another loss doesn’t just extend a bad streak but likely ends his promotional tenure. That desperation fuels him now, the urgency visible in how he discusses Friday’s showdown.
“You’re going to see a faster, sharper version of me,” Komawut promised. “I’ve been preparing for this for three months. My cardio is through the roof. I’m confident I can push the pace for all three rounds without fading. I’m going to walk through him.”
Samingdam represents exactly the kind of dangerous opponent who can end comeback dreams violently. The 23-year-old rides a three-fight winning streak, his flashy yet precise striking arsenal growing more lethal with each outing. His aggressive style overwhelms opponents in the pocket, legitimate finishing power capable of ending fights instantly against anyone brave enough to stand and trade.
But Komawut sees that same over-eagerness as exploitable. Samingdam’s relentlessness creates moments of defensive messiness, brief windows where a technically superior clinch fighter can capitalize decisively. The Thai veteran believes his durability matches his opponent’s, that absorbing punishment to deliver worse in return suits his muay khao strengths perfectly.
“Samingdam is a true fighter,” Komawut acknowledged. “He’s relentless for all three rounds and has incredible durability. But he’s got a flaw — he tends to get a bit messy in certain exchanges. I’m not worried about his toughness because I’m just as tough. I’ve trained specifically to go toe-to-toe with him. I’m ready to absorb whatever he throws and give it right back.”
A razor-thin decision won’t salvage Komawut’s standing. He needs a statement victory that announces he’s back, that the four-fight losing streak was aberration rather than decline. Anything less keeps him circling the drain, one more setback from promotional oblivion.
“This win is mandatory if I want to stay in ONE,” Komawut said. “If I lose, the road ahead becomes extremely difficult. This is the biggest gamble of my life. I’m not quitting. Unless he puts me to sleep, I’m moving forward. I’m fighting for that bonus and my future.”
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